Dan Wilde

Dan Wilde is an English singer-songwriter and musician from Blackpool, now living in Cambridge. He has released two solo albums so far, the most recent being With Fire in Mind.[1] His third solo album, "Rhythm on the City Wall" is scheduled for release in April 2016.[2]

Dan Wilde
Birth nameDan Wilde
Born24 December 1984
OriginCambridge, England
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, singer, singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2005–present
LabelsWild Sound Recordings
Websitedanwilde.net

Career

While growing up, Wilde played in a number of bands. After taking a course in contemporary music in London, he took a degree in Jazz at the Leeds College of Music. After graduating, he wrote songs for his first solo album, where he worked with Ian Bailey and producer Gary Hall. For his second album, Wilde worked with Karl Odlum and Dave Gerard (from Gerard and the Watchmen). His third album, "Rhythm on the City Wall", is released on 1 April 2016.

Wilde has supported Karine Polwart, Cara Dillon, Martin Taylor, Mark Geary, Karima Francis and Ezio and has played at Cambridge Folk Festival,[3] Beverley Folk Festival[4] and Moonbeams Festival.[5] Wilde performed at the Moonbeams Festival in 2011.[6][7] In 2011, he spent a month on tour in the east coast of the US, playing gigs from Maine to Nashville. In June and July 2013, he was on tour in Germany and toured again in Germany and Switzerland in 2014 and in Germany in January 2016.

Musical influences

Dan Wilde cites Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Waits and Paul Simon among those who have influenced his music.[8][9][10]

Discography

Albums
  • This Is the Place (2011)[11]
  • With Fire in Mind (2013)[12]
  • Rhythm on the City Wall (2016)[13]

References
  1. "Latest folk music reviews". Folkwords.com. 18 March 2013. Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  2. "Press release from Wild Sound Recordings" (PDF). 10 September 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  3. "Review: Cambridge Folk Festival 2012 – Friday". More Than The Music. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  4. "Website Powered by FATEA". Fatea-records.co.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  5. "Great Festivals and Events in East Yorkshire". Moonbeams Events. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  6. "Dan Wilde @ Moonbeams Wold Top Folk Festival 2011". YouTube. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  7. "Dan Wilde (UK 2013) | StageSurfing – Tour It Yourself". Stagesurfingblog.wordpress.com. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  8. "Dan Wilde: 'They're Not All Sad Love Songs' | Neu | DIY". Thisisfakediy.co.uk. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  9. Allan Wilkinson (17 June 2011). "Interview: Dan Wilde | Northern Sky". Allanwilkinson.co.uk. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  10. "Unsigned: Dan Wilde". Northern Noise. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  11. "Release "This Is The Place" by Dan Wilde". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  12. "Release "With Fire in Mind" by Dan Wilde". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  13. "Release "Rhythm on the City Wall" by Dan Wilde". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
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